July 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Consent

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Pribil

That Items 2.1, 2.2, 2.4 and 2.5 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.1   Establishment and Operation of Hazardous Materials Team in Support of Province of Ontario’s Mutual Aid Plan

2026 07 13 SR Establishment and Operation of Hazardous Materials Team in Support of Province of Ontario

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Pribil

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 13, 2026, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 2026, to:

a)    DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The Corporation of the City of London and His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of the Solicitor General, operating through the Office of the Fire Marshal (the “MOU”);

b)    AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted MOU;

c)    AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services to approve amending agreements to the above-noted MOU;

d)    AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute amending agreements to the above-noted MOU Agreement; and,

e)    AUTHORIZE the City of London Fire Services to enter onto lands or premises that are situated outside the municipal boundaries of the City of London, at the discretion of the Fire Chief, or designate, and as requested by the Ontario Fire Marshal to assist in response to large-scale or complex incidents within Ontario pursuant to the above-noted MOU and in support of the Ontario Provincial Mutual Aid Plan.

Motion Passed

2.2   City of London Community Grants Program: Capital Funding Allocations (2026)

2026 07 13 SR City of London Community Grants Program Capital Funding Allocations 2026

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Pribil

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the staff report dated July 13, 2026 related to the City of London Community Grants Program Capital Funding Allocations (2026) BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

2.4   Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework

2026-07-13 SR Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery - Part 1

2026-07-13 SR Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery - Part 2

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Pribil

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 13, 2026 related to the Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework:

a)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) process, at an upset limit of up to $11 million for the procurement of the emergency shelter system, to be funded from approved sources and in alignment with an outcomes-based and performance-driven approach;

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) with the results of the RFPQ to inform the subsequent RFP process;

c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the updated emergency shelter guidelines as appended to the above-noted staff report as Schedule 1, and continue to make updates as required for any ongoing procurement activities;

d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue with additional phased system procurement with an upset limit of approximately $30 Million for the remaining service areas (outreach and drop-ins, housing supports, supportive housing, and non-program supports) with funding allocations adjusted through each phase of procurement to reflect contract awards in prior service areas, while remaining within the overall funding envelope; and,

e)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Council on the results of the RFPQ to inform subsequent RFP processes for each procurement area;

it being noted that a communication from K. Morrison, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, with respect to this matter, was received.

Motion Passed

2.5   Child Care and Early Years - Engagement of Auditor Services

2026-07-13 SR Child Care and Early Years - Engagement of Auditor - Part 1

2026-07-13 SR Child Care and Early Years - Engagement of Auditor - Part 2

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Pribil

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and the City Treasurer, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 13, 2026, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 2026, to:

a)    DELEGATE the City of London’s Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, and the City Treasurer the power to approve the engagement of external auditor services to conduct auditing services of third-party child care operators where such audit is required by the Province, on the condition that the terms of the engagement of auditor services are satisfactory to both the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and the City Treasurer, and that the services do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and the City Treasurer; and,

b)    DELEGATE the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and the City Treasurer the power to execute documents, including agreements, and letters of engagement, approved under subsection (a) above.

Motion Passed

2.3   Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027

2026-07-13 SR Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Pribil

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Managers of Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services and Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 13, 2026 related to the Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027:

a)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED;

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027 as outlined in the above-noted report;

c)    additional financing for the Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027 BE APPROVED from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve in an amount of up to $2,152,275; and,

d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a business case for the 2027 Annual Budget Update for winter response funding for winter 2027-2028 and beyond;

it being noted that communications from K. Morrison, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, D. Brown and W. Thomas, Midtown Community Organization and Councillor S. Stevenson and a verbal delegation from S. Campbell, Ark Aid Street Mission, with respect to this matter, were received.

Additional Votes:

Moved by J. Pribil

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That the delegation request from S. Campbell, Ark Aid Street Mission, with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Pribil

That part a) of the motion BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Pribil

That parts b), c) and d) of the motion BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (4 to 1)

3.   Scheduled Items

None.

4.   Items for Direction

4.1   6th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

2026-06-25 ESACAC Report with attachment

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by S. Trosow

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on June 25, 2026:

a)    the following actions be taken with respect to the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) budget request:

i)     $500.00 of the 2026 ESACAC budget APPROVED to print vinyl stickers promoting awareness of waste containment requirements and the Service London portal; it being noted that there are sufficient funds in the 2026 ESACAC budget to facilitate this request;

ii)     the attached sticker artwork BE FORWARDED to Strategic Communications for review and revision, as necessary, to align with City of London branding standards;

iii)      the ESACAC BE AUTHORIZED to coordinate the printing and community distribution of the approved stickers; and,

it being noted that the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, from B. Samuels, with respect to this matter, was received;

b)    the following actions be taken with respect to community gardens and school partnerships:

i)    a Working Group BE ESTABLISHED, consisting of A. Ford, B. Samuels, and L. Skinner, to continue exploring opportunities to support and enhance community gardens;

ii)    the Director of Community Spaces and Sport BE REQUESTED to attend a future Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) meeting to discuss the Community Gardens Program and opportunities to further partnerships within the community (including with local school boards) to support expanded public access to food-growing plots on school properties where appropriate;

it being noted that a communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, from B. Samuels, with respect to this matter, was received; and,

it being further noted that a verbal delegation from S. Conter related to this matter was received;

c)    the following actions be taken with respect to the Urban Agriculture Strategy:

i)     a Working Group BE ESTABLISHED, consisting of A. Ford, B. Samuels, and L. Skinner to prepare a recommendation to consider matters related to urban agriculture and report back to the Committee;    

ii)     the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend a future Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) meeting to provide an update on the implementation of the City of London’s 2017 Urban Agriculture Strategy; and,

d)    clauses 1.1, 3.1 and 5.1 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.2   Amendments to Business Licensing By-Law to Regulate Driving School Instruction

2026-07-13 Sub CPSC Agenda - Driver

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by J. Pribil

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee by Q2 2027 with options to amend the Business Licensing By-law to regulate driving school instruction within designated restricted areas, including:

a)    proposed criteria for identifying and designating restricted areas;

b)    any recommended exemptions;

c)    signage requirements;

d)    enforcement mechanisms; and,

e)    recommended penalties for non-compliance;

it being noted that resident feedback has identified the following streets for consideration as part of this review:

  •    Archer Crescent;

  •    Alayne Crescent;

  •    Chalk Court;

  •    Chalkstone Drive;

  •    Fennell Crescent;

  •    Nicholas Crescent;

  •    Piers Crescent;

  •    Renny Crescent; and,

  •    Stroud Crescent;

it being further noted that the intent of any proposed restrictions is not to prohibit:

  •    a licensed driving instructor from entering a restricted area solely for the purpose of picking up or dropping off a strudent driver; and,

  •    an official of the Ministry of Transportation from conducting a driving examination in a driving school vehicle within a restricted area;

it being further noted that communications from the following individuals, with respect to this matter, were received:

  •    A. and S. Hickey;

  •    G. Holdaway;

  •    C. Silva;

  •    L. Garry;

  •    S. Tait;

  •    H. and L. Martin;

  •    N. Schembri;

  •    S. King;

  •    H. Rubio;

  •    C. and G. Wilkinson;

  •    A. and M. Higgins;

  •    S. McLaren;

  •    D. and B. McKerlie;

  •    J. Kilbourne;

  •    K. Harper and M. Toso;

  •    M. Sabo;

  •    T. Sellers;

  •    L. Schembri; and,

  •    B. Dowling.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.3   Pilot Program for Air Conditioning Support for Low-Income Seniors

2026-07-23 Sub CPSC Agenda -Pilot Program for Air Conditioning Support - S. Franke

That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication, dated July 3, 2026, from Councillor S. Franke, related to a Pilot Program for Air Conditioning Support for Low-Income Seniors:

a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back by Q1 2027 on the development of a pilot program to provide free or subsidized air conditioning units to low-income seniors in the City of London, with implementation targeted in advance of the 2027 summer season;

it being noted that the report back should include:

  •    program design options, eligilbilty criteria and key performance indicators to measure impact of program;

  •    estimated costs and potential funding sources, including external partnerships; and,

  •    consult with relevant community organizations such as the Middlesex-London Health Unit, LifeSpin, Housing Stability Bank, ACORN and others;

b)    the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advocate to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for funding opportunities to support a pilot program to provide free or subsidized air conditioning units for low-income seniors in the City of London, including through existing or future climate resilience, housing, or community well-being funding programs; and,

c)    the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advocate to the Federal Government to establish or expand discretionary support programs to provide assistance with air conditioning costs for low-income seniors receiving Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS);

it being noted that communications from D. Ronson and N. Fraser, with respect to this matter, were received.

Additional Votes:

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back by Q1 2027 on the development of a pilot program to provide free or subsidized air conditioning units to low-income seniors in the City of London, with implementation targeted in advance of the 2027 summer season;

it being noted that the report back should include:

  •    program design options, eligilbilty criteria and key performance indicators to measure impact of program;

  •    estimated costs and potential funding sources, including external partnerships; and,

  •    consult with relevant community organizations such as the Middlesex-London Health Unit, LifeSpin, Housing Stability Bank, ACORN and others;

it being noted that communications from D. Ronson and N. Fraser, with respect to this matter, were received.

Moved by Mayor J. Morgan

Seconded by C. Rahman

That the motion BE AMENDED to add new parts b) and c) to read as follows:

b)    the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advocate to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)  for funding opportunities to support a pilot program to provide free or subsidized air conditioning units to low-income seniors in the City of London, including through existing or future climate resilience, housing, or community well-being funding programs; and,

c)    the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advocate to the Federal Government to establish or expand discretionary support programs to provide assistance with air conditioning costs for low-income seniors receiving Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.4   City of London Special Constable Program

2026-07-13 Sub. Special Constable Program - Mayor J. Morgan

Moved by Mayor J. Morgan

Seconded by J. Pribil

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee on the feasibility of establishing a City of London Special Constable Program, with the report to include:

a)    the findings and recommendations of the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance (CSKA) Special Constable Feasibility Study;

b)    potential implementation models, timelines, governance structures, and operational considerations;

c)    legislative and regulatory requirements, including any required approvals;

d)    estimated capital and operating costs, funding options, and opportunities for external funding;

e)    potential impacts on existing municipal service delivery models, including security services, Municipal Law Enforcement, Coordinated Informed Response teams, and relationships with the London Police Service and other community partners; and

f)    a presentation from the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance regarding its findings and recommendations;

it being noted that communications from K. Morrison, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, B. Couto, D. Ronson, D. Brown and W. Thomas, Midtown Community Organization and S. Mai Chitty and a verbal delegation from A. Sereda, with respect to this matter, were received.

Motion Passed (4 to 2)

Additional Votes:

Moved by C. Rahman

Seconded by J. Pribil

That the motion BE AMENDED by replacing the words “establishing a City of London Special Constable Program” with “implementing a permanent City of London Special Constable Program”; and amending clauses c) and d) as follows:

c)    legislative and regulatory requirements, including any required approvals, and the legislative authority respecting the enforcement of traffic-related offences, including within school zones;

d)    estimated capital and operating costs, funding options, including the potential use of revenues generated through the City’s Automated Speed Enforcement Program, opportunities for external funding, and the financial feasibility of implementing a permanent program.

Motion Failed (3 to 3)

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That the Committee recess at this time, for 10 minutes.

Motion Passed

The Committee recesses at 3:45 PM and reconvenes at 3:55 PM.

4.5   By-law Enforcement Administrative Fees

2026-07-13 Sub. Bylaw Enforcement Adminstrative Fees - S. Stevenson

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the application of the administrative fee and any cost recovery associated with PW-15, Yard and Lot Maintenance by-law initial work order when it is issued as a result of a property owner having been the victim of a criminal act; it being noted that such review should include a jurisdictional scan for best practices as well as any amendments to the Fees and Charges by-law required to satisfy the staff recommendation;

it being noted that the communication from Councillor S. Stevenson and the communication and verbal delegation from K. Morrison, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, were received.

Additional Votes:

Moved by J. Pribil

Seconded by C. Rahman

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the application of the administrative fee associated with PW-15, Yard and Lot Maintenance by-law initial work order when it is issued as a result of a property owner having been the victim of a criminal act; it being noted that such review should include a jurisdictional scan for best practices as well as any amendments to the Fees and Charges by-law required to satisfy the staff recommendation;

it being noted that the communication from Councillor S. Stevenson and the communication and verbal delegation from K. Morrison, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, were received.

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Trosow

That the delegation request from K. Morrison, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Trosow

That the motion be amended to add “and any cost recovery associated” after the words “administrative fee”.

Motion Passed (4 to 1)

Moved by J. Pribil

Seconded by C. Rahman

That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Confidential

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That the Community and Protective Services Committee convene In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following:

6.1    (ADDED) Security of Property        

A matter pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality or local board.

6.2    (ADDED) Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice/Litigation        

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and for providing instructions and direction to officers and employees of the Corporation on litigation with respect to a property located at 380-390 Princess Avenue.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

The Community and Protective Services Committee convened In Closed Session from 5:24 PM and 5:48 PM.

7.   Adjournment

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Trosow

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM.